At The Movies for Wednesday 22 February 2017
AT THE MOVIES #671 – CULTURE CLASH
Simon Morris three films, all in one way or another about cultural misunderstandings.
The Great Wall, set in the 12th century, sees two European adventurers get more than they bargained for when they reach the Great Wall of China.
Toni Erdmann features a high-flying executive being embarrassed by her practical-joking father.
And Martin Scorsese’s Silence is a passion project about the fate of three Portuguese missionaries in 17th century Japan.
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At the Movies
7:30 PM.This week, three films that all, in one way or another, are about cultural misunderstanding: The Great Wall, Silence and Toni Erdmann.
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The Great Wall review
7:31 PM.Set in the 12th century, sees two European adventurers get more than they bargained for when they reach the Great Wall of China. Stars Matt Damon. Audio
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Toni Erdmann review
7:32 PM.Toni Erdmann features a high-flying executive being embarrassed by her practical-joking father. Winner at last year's Cannes Film Festival. Audio
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Silence review
7:33 PM.Martin Scorsese's passion project about the fate of three Portuguese missionaries in 17th century Japan. Stars Andrew Garfield and Liam Neeson. Audio
